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Sharlene Ponce

Public relations
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Ambitious Public Relations Intern focused on contributing to company success while learning from established professionals. Desiring to take on challenging position with long term career potential. Driven to craft targeted messaging to promote and inform general public of events, promotions and campaigns. Persuasive, dynamic and decisive professional.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

PUBLIC RELATIONS

SELF
05.2019 - Current
  • Maintained and updated media contact lists and databases for ease of access.
  • Helped plan and execute private, company, and client events.
  • Tracked and reported on success of campaigns and public relations efforts.
  • Prepared social media posts and videos with eye for viral content strategies.
  • Coordinated media events, photo opportunities and press interviews to drive client engagement.
  • Responded to media inquiries, monitored media coverage and created press reports to influence public narrative.
  • Built strong relationships with media outlets and communications professionals to expand personal network.
  • Developed comprehensive media outreach plan to increase visibility of organization in local, regional and national markets.
  • Facilitated press conferences and other outreach events to raise visibility of organization.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with media representatives to secure widespread coverage and feature stories.
  • Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image, and worked with news media to spread positions.

Lead Teacher

Southern Westchester BOCES
09.2017 - 03.2019
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
  • Introduced new software into classrooms, enhancing student comprehension and improving test scores.
  • Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.

Assistant Teacher

THOMAS A EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.2012 - 03.2019
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
  • Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
  • Researched and presented new learning tools and methods for classroom application.
  • Delivered supplementary lessons and practice assignments.
  • Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
  • Planned, prepared and presented group assignments to encourage collaboration.

File Clerk/Office Assistant

Ronai And Ronai, Llp The Injury Lawyers
06.2012 - 06.2015
  • Examined, categorized, and sorted incoming documents.
  • Assisted with data entry and administrative support tasks to help meet team goals.
  • Sorted and classified documents into appropriate filing systems for increased traceability.
  • Maintained physical and computer-based filing systems.
  • Assisted with document scanning and imaging projects to support accurate file back-up.
  • Located and retrieved requested documents in accordance with established policies.
  • Managed sensitive or confidential files with attention to data security and storage policies.
  • Processed payments, issued receipts and updates invoices to assist with financial recordkeeping.
  • Created reports, correspondence and spreadsheets with Microsoft Office programs.
  • Followed up with staff and customers by phone and email regarding missing or needed information and compiled retrieved information into files.


Graphic Design Assistant

FICCIONES
09.2012 - 04.2015
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners , logos and signs.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to verify quality and accuracy of printed materials.
  • Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for local businesses.
  • Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Port Chester Senior High School
Port Chester, NY
06.2015

Cosmetology Education

Southern Westchester BOCES
Elmsford, NY
06.2015

Skills

  • Bilingual (Spanish/ English)
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Media Lists
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Administering Social Media Accounts
  • Schedule Management
  • Document Management
  • Customer Demographics
  • Administrative Support
  • Manage Media Relations
  • Recordkeeping

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working

Timeline

PUBLIC RELATIONS

SELF
05.2019 - Current

Lead Teacher

Southern Westchester BOCES
09.2017 - 03.2019

Assistant Teacher

THOMAS A EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.2012 - 03.2019

Graphic Design Assistant

FICCIONES
09.2012 - 04.2015

File Clerk/Office Assistant

Ronai And Ronai, Llp The Injury Lawyers
06.2012 - 06.2015

High School Diploma -

Port Chester Senior High School

Cosmetology Education

Southern Westchester BOCES
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